Senior Manager of Compliance - Aerospace Global Repair Stations

Eaton's Global Aerospace group is hiring a Senior Manager of Compliance for its Global Repair Stations. The role can be based remotely anywhere in the US, and it is a newly created leadership position overseeing all quality aspects of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) across Eaton's repair stations worldwide. It suits someone with deep aerospace MRO experience who has led multi-region operations and can bring geographically distributed sites into one integrated global enterprise.

Travel is expected to average around 50%. Relocation assistance is not available.

What you will do

You will establish, implement, and maintain the regulatory compliance framework for Eaton's repair stations and provide continuous oversight so accountable managers meet all applicable aviation regulations, customer requirements, and internal policies.

Regulatory compliance

• Oversee and implement compliance with FAA, EASA, CAA, CAAC, AS9100, ISO9000, and other applicable industry and Eaton quality system standards.
• Provide expert guidance for Part 145 and 43 compliance, ensuring maintenance practices follow the latest FARs, advisory circulars, and company-approved manuals.
• Monitor regulatory changes, assess their impact on operations, and support implementation of required updates.
• Maintain oversight of each repair station's Repair Station Manual, Quality Control Manual, training manual, and associated procedures.
• Ensure repair station personnel have access to a current library of 14 CFR documents, including applicable CFRs, FAA Airworthiness Directives, FAA Orders, FAA Notices, and FAA Advisory Circulars.
• Assure readiness for routine inspections, including regulatory agency and customer audits and internal reviews.
• Oversee compliance with safety management system (SMS) requirements and ensure site regulatory certifications are maintained.

Technical oversight

• Provide technical guidance to inspectors, engineers, suppliers, and customers on quality and compliance matters.
• Offer input on amendments to site repair station and quality control manuals, working with the Accountable Manager and Chief Inspector.
• Conduct internal audits and surveillance of maintenance, training, record keeping, and process controls.
• Engage with regulatory officials and customers.

Organizational capability

• Mentor site Accountable Managers and Repair Station Managers.
• Train and coach Plant Managers and applicable plant staff on compliance requirements.
• Assist accountable managers in coordinating and managing FAA inspections, customer audits, and other third-party audits.
• Ensure technician training and certification meet regulatory expectations.
• Promote collaboration with Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support timely closure of audit findings and effective root cause analysis.

What they are looking for

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or continuous improvement role subject to FAA, EASA, DoD, or DOT regulations and compliance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a business operating under FAA Part 145/43 or in a military aviation repair station environment.
• Minimum 2 years in a direct leadership position.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. person: a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.

Preferred experience and qualifications

• Experience as an Accountable Manager, Quality Engineer, Repair Station Lead, or other leadership role in a unit under FAA Part 145/43 or a military aviation repair station environment.
• Experience managing and implementing DER (Designated Engineering Representative) repairs and working with engineering teams to develop approved repair processes.
• Experience with government contracts and surveillance protocols.
• Experience with the operation, calibration, and maintenance of aircraft accessory testing equipment, including test benches, flow stands, and electrical/hydraulic test rigs.
• Hands-on expertise in aircraft fuel, hydraulic, and conveyance systems, including troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of related components.
• Understanding of machining, welding, assembly operations, gauging, SPC, APQP, and quality assurance systems (ISO 9001, AS9100) and/or FAA Repair Station standards. Lean Manufacturing, AS9100, and ISO14000 experience is a plus.

Recommended training and certifications

• Repairman Certificate or Inspection Authorization (IA)
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate complex technical and legal requirements into clear, actionable language.
• Analytical thinking and a problem-solving mindset to develop practical, data-driven solutions with sustainable corrective actions.

Pay and other details

The expected annual salary range is $146,000 to $215,000. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Eaton notes the salary shown is a general guideline only; salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews. Candidates will be evaluated on job-related competencies, and privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. The application window is anticipated to close on 7/6/26.

Eaton is a power management company whose products power hundreds of civil commercial and military aircraft platforms, with a focus on safety, improved reliability, weight reduction, and fuel efficiency. Eaton states it is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, and that it believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of that history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and other local laws. Applicants do not need to disclose conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made; if Eaton is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job after a conditional offer and background check, the applicant will have the chance to explain the circumstances, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the report.